Nok Air Responds to Safety Concerns
Photo Credit: Andre Wadman Nok Air has submitted documentation to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to address safety concerns after the authority ordered the suspension of its international…
First C909 aircraft arrives in Thailand from Laos
Photo Credit: Lao airlines Thailand has celebrated the arrival of its first commercial flight featuring a Chinese-made small aircraft, with Lao Airlines’ C909 landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan…
Optimistic Fourth-Quarter Forecast for THAI
The fourth-quarter prospects for Thai Airways (THAI) remain bullish, with an estimated load factor exceeding 80%, fueled by both international demand and Thai tourists favoring Asian destinations, particularly China and…
Thailand’s Nok Air Suspended from International Flights Due to Safety Concerns
Photo Credit: Nok Air The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has directed Nok Air to suspend its international routes and possibly restrict its domestic expansion plans. This move comes…
Thai hotels lower room rates in response to declining tourist arrivals.
Thailand’s hotel industry is facing pricing pressure in 2025 after four consecutive years of rate hikes that nearly doubled the average room rates since 2021, according to Tris Rating. In…
Bangkok Airways Modifies Plan for New Fleet
SET-listed Bangkok Airways has decided to cancel its plans to add two additional single-aisle aircraft to its fleet, primarily due to sluggish traffic on the Thai-Cambodian routes. Nevertheless, the airline…
China Plans to Deploy 300,000 Autonomous Taxis
Photo Credit: Xinhua via South China Morning Post By 2030, China is expected to have approximately 300,000 driverless taxis operating across its four major cities, driven by advances in artificial…
Vietjet Thailand Optimistic About Growth Opportunities
Vietjet Thailand, with the largest fleet expansion among low-cost carriers in Thailand, is poised to challenge competitors by launching new routes to popular destinations. The airline aims to attract 6.7…
Global Aircraft Shortage Could Impact THAI’s Expansion Plans
Thai Airways International (THAI) has indicated that its plans for expanding flights and routes may be delayed due to difficulties in acquiring enough additional passenger jets. The airline is actively…
Commuter Registration Opens for Flat ฿20 City Fares
Registration for a ฿20 flat fare on Bangkok’s mass transit lines began Monday, although the legislation required to support the scheme has not yet been approved by Parliament. Registrations were…